In the office of the town's construction team, a strong smell of cigarette smoke and sweat mixed together made people frown.
As soon as Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing entered the door, they were surrounded by this "manliness".
Construction Captain Li, a short, stocky, middle-aged man with thinning hair, was sitting behind his desk, squinting at them.
That look was like an eagle staring at its prey, full of calculation.
"You're the Lu couple, right?" Captain Li said in a rough voice, a hint of impatience. "I heard your house needs to be renovated?"
Shen Qiqi took a step forward, a smile on her face. That smile was like a spring breeze blowing across the earth, instantly dispelling the depression in the office.
"Captain Li, you are truly perceptive. We are here to ask you for some repair techniques."
Captain Li snorted, leaned back and crossed his legs. His posture was simply like "I am so arrogant, what can I do to you?"
"Technology? Technology is priceless! What can you offer in exchange?"
Shen Qiqi had expected him to say that, and cursed inwardly as "old fox", but still kept a smile on her face.
"Captain Li, you see, although our family is a little poor, we are not penniless. We have some handmade textiles at home, and the quality is absolutely top-notch. Do you think they can cover some of the labor costs?"
Captain Li didn't even raise his eyelids after hearing this, and simply shook his head, as if to say, "You think you can get rid of me with such a small thing?" "Just your rag? I feel so prickly when I use it to wipe the dust!"
"Then tell me, how can you help us?" Shen Qiqi's smile was a little stiff, and the dissatisfaction in her heart was about to explode.
"Humph, this is a technical job, not everyone can do it," Captain Li said proudly. "If you want me to help you, don't even think about it unless you pay me a hundred or eighty yuan!" He paused and added, "Besides, I'm not saying everything. The cost of materials and other things will have to be calculated separately."
"Captain Li, you are asking for too much!" Lu Qing couldn't help but frown, with a hint of anger in his tone.
"Tsk, what? You think it's too expensive? Then don't repair it!" Captain Li shrugged nonchalantly, with a hint of provocation in his tone.
"Anyway, I'm the best cook in this town, so you can find whoever you want!"
The air froze instantly, and the atmosphere in the office was like a taut string that could break at any time.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in her heart.
"Captain Li, I'm afraid we can't give you the reward you want for the time being." Shen Qiqi said calmly, but a meaningful smile appeared on her face, "But..."
Captain Li was about to make a few sarcastic remarks, but was interrupted by Shen Qiqi's next action. Shen Qiqi actually...
I saw Shen Qiqi actually...
He took out a thick book from the cloth bag he was carrying and slammed it on the table in front of Captain Li.
"Captain Li, you are right. Skills are priceless. But knowledge can be learned." Shen Qiqi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, her eyes flashing with confidence.
"If you don't want to teach us, we'll learn it ourselves!"
Captain Li was stunned. He originally thought that Shen Qiqi would give in, but he didn't expect her to do this.
He picked up the book and flipped through a few pages. He saw that it was densely covered with various building repair techniques and various diagrams, which dazzled him.
"What...what is this?" Captain Li stuttered. He didn't expect Shen Qiqi to have this trick.
"This is an ancient book I borrowed from the library. It records many lost repair techniques." Shen Qiqi's tone was calm, as if she was talking about a trivial matter.
"I think as long as we study hard, we will be able to repair the house."
Lu Qing stood beside Shen Qiqi, his eyes full of admiration. He didn't expect his wife to be so resourceful.
He reached out and held Shen Qiqi's hand, giving her an encouraging look.
The atmosphere in the office changed again. Captain Li's original smugness turned into embarrassment. He didn't expect that he would be tricked by a little girl.
He coughed dryly a few times, trying to save face.
"Humph, even if you have the book, you may not be able to understand it. This requires experience!"
Shen Qiqi smiled slightly, ignoring Captain Li's ridicule. She turned to look at Lu Qing, her eyes full of tenderness.
"I believe that as long as we work together, there is no problem that cannot be overcome."
The two smiled at each other, interlocked their fingers, and an invisible tacit understanding flowed between them.
They walked out of the construction team's office, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, as if giving them a layer of golden light.
After returning home, Shen Qiqi couldn't wait to open the ancient book and began to study it carefully.
Lu Qing accompanied her silently, offering his opinions from time to time.
The room was very quiet, with only the sound of turning pages and the two people's whispered discussions. A warm atmosphere filled the air between them.
Mrs. Lu saw Shen Qiqi holding a book and reading it with great interest, and couldn't help but walk over to take a look.
"Qiqi, what book are you reading?" There was a hint of curiosity in Mrs. Lu's tone.
Shen Qiqi raised her head and smiled at Old Lady Lu, "Grandma, I'm reading a book about house renovation!"
When Mrs. Lu heard this, the expression on her face instantly changed...
When Mrs. Lu heard this, the expression on her face instantly became as if she had swallowed a fly, and her facial features wrinkled into a ball.
"Repair a house? With you? Stop dreaming! Do you think you can repair a house by reading a few books? That's wishful thinking!" She crossed her arms, her face full of sarcasm, like a proud old hen.
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